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Founded
1981
Led by
Robert L. Woodson, Sr.
HQ in
Washington, DC

Effectiveness & Efficiency info

What is the impact?
70% homicide clearance/solve rates in Indianapolis after implementation of the Woodson Center's positive policing model, up from a 45% rate the year previously. In Milwaukee Public Schools, the Woodson Center's program helped raise GPAs by 10% and high school graduation rates by 24%
Growth in last 3 years?
4318% Growth in clients served
How is money spent?
$3,003,699 spent last fiscal year to serve 34,810 people
Is fundraising efficient?
4¢ spent to raise $1 from 19,578 donors

Leadership & Focus info

Team
16 staff + 0 volunteers + board of 9
Mission
To empower community-based leaders to promote solutions that reduce crime and violence, restore families, revitalize underserved communities, and assist in the creation of economic enterprise
Topic(s)
Character Development, Economic Development, Community Development, Education, Microfinance, Poverty Alleviation, Reconciliation
People Served
Community Leaders, Other Organizations, Urban Poor
Location(s)
1 (view list)

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